Lecturer, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Education Administration

Salary: Unqualified: £26,386 - £31,139 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid) Qualified: £33,590 - £51,932 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

Please note, this an hourly paid contract which means that specific days and hours cannot be guaranteed - they are offered on a casual, ad hoc basis to fit the needs of the service and so may vary.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our passionate and enthusiastic team at Bridgend College. As an Hourly Paid Lecturer, you will plan, develop, evaluate and deliver the curriculum content of programmes effectively and efficiently.

Step Up brings together an exciting mix of Level 1 vocational pathways into one vibrant and supportive space. Step Up is a central hub where students have access to a dedicated support team for pastoral care and skills support. Exciting activities take place throughout the year to engage learners and support their core skills development. Here, students can develop their Work-Related Education skills, qualifications in IT, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Care & Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Creative Arts or Media.

We ask that you have a strong awareness of, and be familiar with, the curriculum of one of the fields mentioned above. You will have up to date knowledge and experience of course delivery, ideally with a PGCE certificate (or be prepared to obtain this) and have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population and be passionate about motivating all learners.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.